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Richard Alan Nielsen (born December 22, 1948) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars , including his famous five-neck guitar .
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973 by guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Robin Zander and drummer Bun E. Carlos. The current lineup of the band consists of Zander, Nielsen and Petersson.
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Apr 8, 2021 · Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen tells USA TODAY about new album "In Another World," out Friday, and how the band almost did backup for John Lennon.
Feb 29, 2024 · Rick Nielsen, left, with the rest of Cheap Trick. Credit: Cheap Trick first became a sensation when a 1978 live album became a hit around the world. But it all went by in a blur, Nielsen says.
Jan 21, 2022 · Nielsen’s love for music has remained steadfast, and he’s been a cornerstone of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick – which also features singer/rhythm guitarist Robin Zander and bassist Tom Petersson – since they started out in 1973.
May 12, 2022 · Classic Rock. Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen: I’m not as pretty as Lemmy or Sting. By Rob Hughes. ( Classic Rock ) published 12 May 2022. With Cheap Trick inching towards their half-century, band guitarist and songwriter Rick Nielsen toasts the past, present and future in his own inimitable style.
Apr 20, 2021 · Effortlessly combining Beatles and Beach Boys harmonies and melodies with power pop and hard rock riffs, the band core of guitarist Rick Nielsen, singer-guitarist Robin Zander and bassist Tom Petersson are in exemplary form, with Rick’s son Daxx now occupying the drum stool no slouch either.
Nov 10, 2017 · Eccentric electric legend on writing, his 500+ guitar haul and selling Jeff Beck a Les Paul. (Image credit: Adam Gasson/Future) Cheap Trick legend Rick Nielsen talks us through over four decades of rock ’n’ roll brilliance and getting to know his biggest guitar hero...
Cheap Trick lead guitarist and lyricist Rick Nielsen was 26 when he transported himself back 12 years to get into the head of a 14 year old witnessing an eye-opening encounter stumbling in on his parents “rolling around on the couch, rolling numbers,” and listening to his favorite records? while composing “Surrender”, The masterful epic
